5. Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji? Raja Ram Balaji Viswanath Ganga Bai Nanaji Deshmukh

6. Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: 1. It is performed by Chakiar caste. 2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus. 3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument. 4. Its theatre form is called foothambalam Which of these statements are correct? 1, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 4

7. Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious rebellion since Sepoy Mutiny. Reason [R] : There was massive upsurge of the peasantry in certain areas. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true

8. Assertion (A) : During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. Reason [R] : Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true

9. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Jahangir : William Hawkins Akbar : Sir Thomas Roe Shahjahan : Travernier Aurangzeb : Manucci

10. Which one of the following leaders of the Congress was totally in favour of Cabinet Mission plan? Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Patel Maularia Abul Kalam Azad